Mega Event Catalonia 2011 (8 to 9 October): On the water in the beautiful town of Calella, in Catalonia, Spain, several geocaching activities are being planned.

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And the 10-boat wonder that started it all in 1976 is now a mega-event featuring 200 teams.

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"There is no reason to expect that the Olympics, or any mega-event, is going to induce a sustainable boost in the economy, " he said.

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